Things To Know: San Bruno Chamber – BCP – Blood Drive - San Bruno Sunday Farmers Market on San Mateo Avenue – FREE Health Forum - Taste of San Bruno
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday September 1st – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. San Bruno Chamber of Commerce & the Blood Centers of the Pacific co-sponsor a Blood Drive in conjunction with the Sunday Farmers Market on San Mateo Avenue between Jenevein and Sylvan Avenues. Blood Mobile will be parked in the north side driveway of Citi Bank.
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Nominations Are Open: The Beautification Task Force is accepting nominations for the Annual Beautification Awards Program. Categories include: Most Improved Residential Property, Xeriscape, and Single-Family Home (curb appeal). Applications can be found on the City’s website: http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/committee_beautification.asp as well as at the City Clerk’s office. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 30, 2013 at 5pm. If you have any questions please call the BTF hotline at 650-616-7145.
Friday, August 9 - Registration Begins For: After School Adventures - City of San Bruno Community Services Department Presents “Going Beyond the Bell”. Program is open to all students Monday through Friday. Program hours will begin immediately following the School Bell Schedule and will end at 6 PM. Daily snack, supplies, and supervision are included in the cost. A typical day includes: A healthy snack, free play, homework time, silent reading, outdoor physical education, crafts, enrichment activities, and more. Monthly fees: $125.00 for elementary schools & $150.00 for Parkside School. Enrollment will begin August 9th and the program will start September 3rd. More info: 616-7180 or recreation@sanbruno.ca.gov
Friday, August 9, - Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Houserockers – Rock, Rhythm & Blues. Extreme Pizza will be selling pizza slices. The YAC will be selling goodies. The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass. $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00. Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180
Saturday, August 10 - 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Ave., San Mateo CA 94401
California Assemblyman Kevin Mullin (D-22nd District) invites you to a FREE Health Forum open to the public. You can sign up early by contacting the district office at (650) 349-2200.
Come by to receive free health screenings, participate in a discussion about Health Care Reform and current issues in the California State Legislature, and learn about the community services that are available to you.
Free Health Screenings and Services include: Acupuncture Assessment, Audio Screening, Balance Test, Blood Pressure Evaluation, Body Mass Index Screening, Chiropractic Consultation, Cholesterol Screening, Dental Screening, Diabetes & Wound Care Assessment, Glucose Screening, Hepatitis B & C Screening, HIV Screening, Vision Screening and much more.
Saturday, August 10 - STREET CLOSING - Grade Separation
San Mateo Avenue will be closed from 5 p.m. Aug. 10 to 5 a.m. Aug. 12.
Sunday, August 11 – The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce with the City of San Bruno and the West Coast Farmers' Market Association are holding their San Mateo Avenue Farmers’ Market between Jenevein and Sylvan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through November 24th. Info and to find out how you or your non-profit organization might be able to use a 10 foot by 10 foot space, contact the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce at 650-588-0180 or Office@SanBrunoChamber.com
A Special Legislative Day is being planned. Special themed Sundays are being planned as well as 1 or more monthly contests and our yearly “How Much Does the Pumpkin Weigh” contest.
We are attempting to arrange 1 or 2 months when each Sunday we will be assisting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties with a 4-week food drive.
Tuesday, August 13 – San Bruno City Council Meeting is CANCELED
Wednesday, August 14 – 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Nursery Workday (San Bruno) Join volunteers at the Mission Blue Nursery every Wednesday morning. Plants propagated here will be used for habitat restoration projects on San Bruno Mountain. The nursery is under the direction of Joe Cannon. Joe or ken can be reached at San Bruno Mountain Watch office at 415-467-6631. Mission Blue Nursery is located off Bayshore Blvd in Brisbane. View Google map location of Mission Blue Native Plant Nursery. Info: http://www.mountainwatch.org/sbmw-calendar
Friday, August 16 - Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. West Bay Rhythm – Motown. Extreme Pizza will be selling pizza slices. The YAC will be selling goodies. The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass. $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00. Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180
Friday, August 16 - STREET CLOSING - Grade Separation
San Bruno Avenue will be partially closed from 8 p.m. Aug. 16 to 5 a.m. Aug. 19. And will be completely closed from 8 p.m. Aug. 23 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30.
Sunday, August 18 - 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. San Bruno Education Foundation announces its 1st Annual All School BBQ & Swim. Bring your favorite dish. Scott Curtner will supply the hot dogs, some drinks for the kids, and some optional adult beverages too. RSVP at this Evite, so Scott will know how many to bring --- http://www.evite.com/event/0296CIYT2I2JAACHKEPC7IL3FBK2ZQ
They have reserved Picnic Area #9, which is next to the San Bruno City Pool. Stop by the BBQ anytime between 11 am – 4 pm. 0 – 2 yrs = FREE;
3-54 yrs $3.00 (payable at pool entrance); 55+yrs $2.50. Scott’s goal is to bring our K-8 families and friends closer together. Please come and have some fun. Scott Curtner – San Bruno Education President
Sunday, August 18 – The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce with the City of San Bruno and the West Coast Farmers' Market Association are holding their San Mateo Avenue Farmers’ Market between Jenevein and Sylvan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through November 24th. Info and to find out how you or your non-profit organization might be able to use a 10 foot by 10 foot space, contact the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce at 650-588-0180 or Office@SanBrunoChamber.com
A Special Legislative Day is being planned. Special themed Sundays are being planned as well as 1 or more monthly contests and our yearly “How Much Does the Pumpkin Weigh” contest.
We are attempting to arrange 1 or 2 months when each Sunday we will be assisting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties with a 4-week food drive.
Tuesday, August 20 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Composting Work Shop – San bruno Recreation Center, 251 City Park Way. For more information visit: http://www.recycleworks.org/compost/workshop.html
The workshops cover backyard composting, worm composting and organic gardening techniques unless otherwise specified. Workshops are taught by a certified master composter/organic gardener. Workshops are free! Reservations are not necessary but encouraged so we have a way of contacting you in case a class is canceled. To reserve a space in a workshop or for more information, please call 1-888-442-2666 or email info@RecycleWorks.org.
Friday, August – 23, Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Just For Kicks – Classic Rock. San Bruno Lions will be cooking tonight. The YAC will be selling goodies. The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass. $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00. Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180
Friday, August 23 – STREET CLOSING - Grade Separation
San Bruno Avenue will be completely closed from 8 p.m. Aug. 23 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30.
Saturday, August 24 - Senior Showcase Information Fair 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. – We are excited to announce the return of the Senior Showcase Information Fair in Menlo Park! Little House, 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park.
Free admission, Everyone Welcome!
This Information Fair is for seniors and those that love them.
Visit over 40 exhibitor booths.
Free document shredding and refreshments.
Event flyer can be viewed: http://www.smdailyjournal.com/seniorshowcase/
Sunday, August 25 – The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce with the City of San Bruno and the West Coast Farmers' Market Association are holding their San Mateo Avenue Farmers’ Market between Jenevein and Sylvan from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through November 24th. Info and to find out how you or your non-profit organization might be able to use a 10 foot by 10 foot space, contact the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce at 650-588-0180 or Office@SanBrunoChamber.com
A Special Legislative Day is being planned. Special themed Sundays are being planned as well as 1 or more monthly contests and our yearly “How Much Does the Pumpkin Weigh” contest.
We are attempting to arrange 1 or 2 months when each Sunday we will be assisting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties with a 4-week food drive.
Tuesday, August 27 – 7:00 p.m. San Bruno City Council Meeting – Senior Center 1555 Crystal Springs Road – Public Welcome & broadcasted live on San Bruno Cable channel 1. Agenda and additional background on most agenda items will be available here http://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/city_agendapackets.html late Friday August 23rd and will be available for viewing in the Library.
Friday, August – 30, Concert at the Rotary Pavilion – 6:00 p.m. Pop Fiction – Dance Music. Extreme Pizza will be selling pizza slices. The YAC will be selling goodies. The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine in a special commemorative glass. $5.00 for 1st glass in a commemorative glass, refills $4.00. Wine sale info or to learn about the benefits of Chamber membership - 588-0180
Friday, August 30 - Community Gallery Call for Artists is now Open.
Sponsored by the San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission, the Community Gallery Exhibit Program fosters a greater appreciation for art in our community. Artists are invited to submit applications to exhibit their work in the San Bruno Library. Submission deadline: 5 p.m., Friday August 30, 2013. Application Info: http://sanbruno.ca.gov/commissions/Call%20for%20Artists%20and%20Application%202013.pdf for full details.
Saturday, August 31 - American Legion Post # 409 - 757 San Mateo Avenue - Community Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. They will be serving scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, ham, or sausage and French toast. They also have juice plus coffee or tea. $8.00 each person; $5.00 for each child under 10. Come enjoy the friendship and service from the American Legion.
Sunday, September 1 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. San Bruno Chamber of Commerce & the Blood Centers of the Pacific co-sponsor a Blood Drive in conjunction with the Sunday Farmers Market on San Mateo Avenue between Jenevein and Sylvan Avenues.
Am I Eligible?
Age: 17 (16 year-olds can donate with written permission of parent or guardian).
Weight: At least 110 pounds (different requirements for 16-22-year-olds, please call 1-888-393-GIVE).
Diet: A well-balanced meal is recommended within four hours of donation.
Health: General good health
Identification: Valid identification such as a driver’s license, DMV identification card, passport, etc.
Donating Blood Step-By-Step
Step 1 Registration
Present your photo ID Card
Read information sheet about donating blood.
Step 2 Donor Health History and Mini Physical
Provide basic demographic and health information
Answer questions about past and present health history (information is kept private)
Undergo mini exam to determine if you are able to donate (temperature, blood pressure, heart rate). Give blood drop to determine hemoglobin level.
Step 3 Hydration Station
Drink water or other beverage prior to your donation. The more hydrated you are, the faster your donation will be and the better you’ll feel afterwards
Step 4 Donation
Sit in one of our specialized comfy donor “lounge chairs”
Answer a few questions from a staff member
Once the needle is in place, it usually takes less than 10 minutes to draw a unit (about a pint) of blood. You’ll squeeze a ball to keep the blood flowing while you read, relax or chat with one of our nurses
Finish your donation, after which the needle will be removed and a bandage applied (the bandage is a great way to show off what a hero you are!)
Step 5 Visit the Canteen
Sit, relax and have a snack and drink at our donor canteen for a few minutes (California law states you’ll need to hang out with us for at least 15 minutes)
All Done! Enjoy your day. You’ve earned it! You’ve found the Hero in you!
Step 6 After Donation
Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for a few hours. If you feel light-headed, lie down until feeling better.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED THIS: The San Francisco International Airport reports: ”The Airport cleared vegetation in the 7th Avenue ditch this year. The work entailed hand clearing about five feet down the middle.
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
When you see GRAFFITI – report it to graffiti@sanbruno.ca.gov or 616-7141
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
The San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District continues to remind all residents:
1. There is a new species of mosquito beginning to appear in California that could carry yellow fever. It has shown up in the Central Valley, but not in the Bay Area yet. Our District is aware of it and is taking additional steps to trap and test for it and, if found, will take all necessary steps to treat accordingly.
2. The District reminds all residents and park visitors to report all, what appear to be freshly killed, birds and squirrels to the state WNV hot line – 1-877-WNV-BIRD.
3. The District also reminds everyone to continue to dump all standing water, so there are fewer possible locations where mosquitoes may breed.
Questions or concerns about how the District is working to prevent mosquito breeding and to curtail the possible spread of WNV can be obtained by contacting District Manager Robert Gay at 650-344-8952
Additional info: http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html
CONTINUING EVENT NEEDING YOUR SUPPORT:
American Legion Post #409 – 757 San Mateo Avenue has established a Military Books Library. If you would like to read or borrow a Military book, stop by. If you or a friend have any unwanted Military books, please consider donating them to our “free loan library”.